# Derby Week Bourbon Events: Your Louisville Guide

> Discover the best Derby-week bourbon events near Louisville with James B. Beam Distilling Co. — tours, tastings & releases. Book your spot now!

**Published:** 2026-10-20 | **Updated:** 2026-10-31 | **Author:** renatoloureiro
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## Content

*Written by: Tyler Himes, Senior Brand Manager – James B. Beam Distilling Co.*

## Key Takeaways

- Derby week fills Louisville with bourbon events, so one well-chosen anchor stop beats a string of rushed visits.
- James B. Beam Distilling Co. sits 30 minutes south of Louisville off I-65 and offers a hands-on 75-minute Beam Made Bourbon Tour with barrel work and five bourbon tastings.
- The American Outpost gift shop at the distillery keeps hard-to-find and distillery-exclusive bottles on the shelf until they sell.
- Derby-week tours sell out quickly, so booking the Beam Made Bourbon Tour in advance protects your preferred time slot.
- James B. Beam Distilling Co. delivers a complete Derby-season bourbon day with an interactive tour, on-site dining, and exclusive bottle selections.

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## What Bourbon Events Happen During Derby Season?

Derby season brings festival tastings, distiller dinners, special releases, and distillery open houses and tours across Louisville and the surrounding bourbon country. The [153rd Kentucky Derby is Saturday, May 1, 2027, with Kentucky Oaks on Friday, April 30, 2027](https://kentuckyderby.com/tickets/2027), at Churchill Downs, and the bourbon calendar builds for weeks before the race.

Derby-season bourbon events at a glance:

- **James B. Beam Distilling Co. — Clermont, KY** (568 Happy Hollow Rd., Clermont, KY 40110): The Beam Made Bourbon Tour & Tasting is $30, runs 75 minutes, and holds up to 24 guests. The distillery is open Monday and Wednesday–Sunday, 9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. EST, with Sunday opening at 9:30 a.m., and it closes on Tuesdays in January and February and on major holidays. Active military visit free with ID and veterans receive a discount. Book in advance because Derby week sells out.
- **Republic Bank BourbonVille® at the Frazier History Museum — Louisville, KY**: Scheduled for [April 8, 2027, per the Kentucky Derby Festival’s official 2027 calendar](https://discover.kdf.org/press_release/05-27-26-derby-festival-to-celebrate-global-running-day-with-special-pricing-for-2027-races). Check [discover.kdf.org/bourbonville](https://discover.kdf.org/bourbonville) for venue details, ticket pricing, and programming because the published announcement does not list those details.
- **Angel’s Envy Distillery — Louisville, KY**: Distiller dinner at Savor at River House, guided by Master Distiller Owen Martin. Check the official Angel’s Envy event page for the confirmed date and tickets.
- **Evan Williams Bourbon Experience — Whiskey Row, Louisville**: The Evan Williams Bourbon Experience releases its limited-edition Evan Williams Single Barrel Kentucky Derby Festival Edition, a 2017 vintage, 106-proof bourbon dipped in pink wax, as a single annual release beginning Thursday, February 13, 2025, available at the Evan Williams Bourbon Experience and select retailers while supplies last. Check the official Evan Williams event page for current release dates.
- **Kentucky Derby Museum — Churchill Downs, Louisville**: Tastings, exclusive events, and limited-edition bottles at the Museum Store, plus the Derby Café & Bourbon Bar with [over 170 bourbons](https://kybourbontrail.com/louisville-region-travel-guide). See [derbymuseum.org](https://derbymuseum.org) for Derby-season programming.
- **Distillery open houses along the Louisville-to-Bardstown corridor**: In 2024, J. Mattingly 1845 Distillery and Castle & Key in Frankfort hosted Derby-themed cocktails, watch parties, and special releases on Thursday, Oaks Day, and Derby Day, while Lawrenceburg Bourbon Company hosted Derby celebrations May 2–4, including a commemorative Derby bottle and mint julep lemonade. Confirm dates and details on each distillery’s official event page.

## Which Derby-Week Event Fits Your Trip?

With the calendar set, the next step is matching each stop to the kind of Derby week you want. Think about whether you prefer a single deep-dive experience or a broad tasting of many brands.

**Republic Bank BourbonVille® at the Frazier History Museum** works well for travelers who want a one-night festival in downtown Louisville. It brings together Kentucky distillery pours, bourbon-inspired food, and master distillers under one roof. The [Kentucky Derby Festival’s official 2027 calendar places BourbonVille on April 8, 2027](https://discover.kdf.org/press_release/09-04-26-registration-opens-september-8-for-derby-festivals-2027-race-weekend). The announcement does not list the venue, ticket price, or detailed programming, so check [the official event page](https://discover.kdf.org/bourbonville) before you plan around it. The [Kentucky Bourbon Trail Welcome Center at the Frazier History Museum](https://kybourbontrail.com/louisville-region-travel-guide) also houses the Spirit of Kentucky exhibit and a bourbon concierge who helps visitors plan their distillery day, which is helpful if you are new to the trail.

**Angel’s Envy Distillery** at [500 E Main St on Whiskey Row](https://glencairnknoll.com/louisville-distilleries-worth-the-drive) suits visitors who want a premium, intimate evening. The distiller dinner at Savor at River House, curated by Master Distiller Owen Martin, focuses on pairings and conversation. Confirm the 2027 date and reserve tickets on the official Angel’s Envy event page. [Weekend tour slots at Angel’s Envy often book out four to six weeks in advance](https://glencairnknoll.com/louisville-distilleries-worth-the-drive), so early planning helps.

**Evan Williams Bourbon Experience** on Whiskey Row appeals to collectors and festival fans. Its annual pink-wax Derby Festival Single Barrel release (details above) draws lines, and bottles remain available only while supplies last. Check the official Evan Williams page for the 2027 release schedule.

**Kentucky Derby Museum** at Churchill Downs fits race-focused travelers who want bourbon woven into their track visit. Tastings, exclusive events, and limited-edition bottles at the Museum Store sit alongside the Derby Café & Bourbon Bar. See [derbymuseum.org](https://derbymuseum.org) for confirmed Derby-season programming and hours.

**Distillery open houses along the corridor** work best for repeat visitors who enjoy casual drop-ins. In 2024, J. Mattingly 1845 Distillery and Castle & Key in Frankfort hosted Derby-themed cocktails, watch parties, and special releases on Thursday, Oaks Day, and Derby Day, while Lawrenceburg Bourbon Company hosted Derby celebrations May 2–4, including a commemorative Derby bottle and mint julep lemonade. Dates and details change each year, so confirm on each distillery’s official event page before building them into your itinerary.

For broader trail planning, the [Kentucky Bourbon Trail Louisville Region Travel Guide](https://kybourbontrail.com/louisville-region-travel-guide) recommends booking tours in advance and using official Transportation Partners to handle driving between stops.

## How to Build a Derby-Week Bourbon Day Around One Anchor Stop

Most Derby-week visitors enjoy their day more when they choose one anchor distillery instead of chasing four quick stops. [Most Kentucky Bourbon Trail visitors fit in two or three distilleries across a weekend, with itineraries often clustering in threes](https://roamstates.com/destinations/kentucky-bourbon-trail-kentucky). During Derby week, Louisville traffic and longer hotel pickups make a single, well-planned anchor even more valuable.

James B. Beam Distilling Co. is built to be that anchor. It sits 30 minutes south of Louisville right off I-65, directly on the route between Louisville and Bardstown, so the drive fits neatly into a Derby-week morning. The distillery is generally open Monday–Sunday, 9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. EST, with Sunday opening at 9:30 a.m., and it closes on Tuesdays in January and February and on major holidays. Arriving by mid-morning gives you time for the tour, lunch, and bottle shopping before you head back for evening events.

![An aerial view of James B. Beam Distilling Co. in Clermont, Kentucky. It's The Home of the World's #1 Bourbon: Jim Beam.](https://cdn.aigrowthmarketer.co/1781203830436-7d752fb1bf89.jpeg)**An aerial view of James B. Beam Distilling Co. in Clermont, Kentucky. It’s The Home of the World’s #1 Bourbon: Jim Beam.**

The flagship **Beam Made Bourbon Tour & Tasting** is $30 plus tax and fees, runs 75 minutes, and holds up to 24 guests. Active military visit free with valid ID, and veterans receive a discount. The tour moves grain to glass through a working distillery, covering limestone water, the proprietary yeast strain [Jim Beam captured at his Bardstown home in the early 1930s and safeguarded by carrying it back and forth in his Cadillac](https://www.beamdistilling.com/about-us/beam-made-bourbon?utm_term=bourbon-events-derby-season&utm_campaign=ai_growth_agent), fermentation, the [65-foot legacy still known as the Hardest Working Still in America](https://www.beamdistilling.com/about-us/beam-made-bourbon?utm_term=bourbon-events-derby-season&utm_campaign=ai_growth_agent), and the barrel house. Guests taste five bourbons at the moments that explain them: Jim Beam White, Jim Beam Black, Basil Hayden while filling a barrel, Knob Creek at the barrel dump, and a rotating surprise pour. On the T-Line, guests can bottle their own Knob Creek for $59.99, seal it with a thumbprint pressed into wax, and add engraving for $10.

![On the Beam Made Bourbon Tour & Tasting, you can participate in barrel filling and dumping,](https://cdn.aigrowthmarketer.co/1781204036498-f8c16384bf07.jpeg)**On the Beam Made Bourbon Tour & Tasting, you can participate in barrel filling and dumping,**

After the tour, lunch at **The Kitchen Table**, a full-service restaurant and cocktail bar on the historic campus, turns the visit into a full afternoon out. The menu features Kentucky classics with a Beam twist, including a sourdough pizza made with the same yeast strain used in the bourbon. A stop at **the American Outpost** gift shop rounds out the day with hard-to-find and distillery-exclusive bottles.

![Guests enjoying lunch and cocktails at The Kitchen Table Restaurant's outside patio, inside James B. Beam Distilling Co.](https://cdn.aigrowthmarketer.co/1781204166965-176f97f1c94a.jpeg)**Guests enjoying lunch and cocktails at The Kitchen Table Restaurant’s outside patio, inside James B. Beam Distilling Co.**

Enthusiasts who want to go deeper can add the Maturation Matters warehouse tour, the Fred B. Noe Craft Distillery Tour, Whiskey Wednesday with 7th-generation Master Distiller Fred Noe, or the First Family of Bourbon Tasting. Plan two to three hours on the grounds overall. The [Kentucky Bourbon Trail Distillery Tours: Derby Week 2027](https://www.beamdistilling.com/articles/derby-week-bourbon-trail-tours/?utm_term=bourbon-events-derby-season&utm_campaign=ai_growth_agent) guide offers additional detail for multi-stop days.

[Derby week is one of the highest-demand windows of the year on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail](https://www.beamdistilling.com/articles/best-time-bourbon-trail-2026/?utm_term=bourbon-events-derby-season&utm_campaign=ai_growth_agent), so book the Beam Made Bourbon Tour as soon as your travel dates are set.

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## Derby-Season Bourbon Releases Worth Knowing About

Derby season is when distilleries time limited editions and commemorative bottles to the sport’s biggest week. The Evan Williams Bourbon Experience releases its limited-edition Evan Williams Single Barrel Kentucky Derby Festival Edition, a 2017 vintage, 106-proof bourbon dipped in pink wax, as a single annual release beginning Thursday, February 13, 2025, available at the Evan Williams Bourbon Experience and select retailers while supplies last. [Distillery-exclusive releases have become a proving ground where distillers experiment with mash bills, finishes, and aging techniques](https://gardenandgun.com/distillery-bourbon-bottle-exclusives), and availability changes quickly.

James B. Beam Distilling Co. stands out in how it handles that scarcity. The American Outpost keeps hard-to-find and distillery-exclusive bottles on the shelf until they sell, so you can walk in and buy one without a lottery or timed online drop. Distillery-only expressions include Lineage, a Fred and Freddie Noe collaboration with liquids up to roughly 20 years old, the Distiller’s Share experimental series, and a throwback bottled-in-bond version of Basil Hayden made exclusively for the distillery. The three-tier Tasting Bar, called Vault, Legacy, and Heritage, also offers archived pours the distillery no longer sells commercially.

![The American Outpost inside James B. Beam Distilling Co., stocked with hard-to-find rare bourbons and distillery-exclusive bottles.](https://cdn.aigrowthmarketer.co/1781203909106-3525ae729c3c.jpeg)**The American Outpost inside James B. Beam Distilling Co., stocked with hard-to-find rare bourbons and distillery-exclusive bottles.**

The James B. Beam Distilling Co. is the home of the entire Small Batch Collection, which includes Knob Creek, Basil Hayden, Booker’s, and Baker’s, alongside Little Book and Hardin’s Creek, all made and aged at the same Clermont campus where you are standing. For more on what to seek out during a distillery visit, see [Bourbon Tasting in Bardstown, Kentucky: Start at Beam](https://www.beamdistilling.com/articles/bourbon-tasting-bardstown-kentucky/?utm_term=bourbon-events-derby-season&utm_campaign=ai_growth_agent).

## Derby-Week Booking and Logistics

[Derby week is the single highest-demand window of the year for Kentucky bourbon experiences](https://bourbontowntours.com/private-bourbon-tours-louisville). [Tour operators who have run more than 3,000 private bourbon tours recommend booking four to six months in advance for Derby week](https://bourbontowntours.com/best-times-for-kentucky-bourbon-tours), and that guidance applies to the Beam Made Bourbon Tour because popular time slots sell out well before the race.

Practical logistics for your visit:

- Book your Beam Made Bourbon Tour online at beamdistilling.com before Derby week, rather than waiting until you arrive in Louisville.
- Arrive at least 30 minutes before your tour time. Tours depart promptly and guests cannot join a tour already in progress.
- Confirm that everyone in your group is 21 or older and brings a valid ID for tastings.
- Plan two to three hours on the grounds to include the tour, the American Outpost, and lunch at The Kitchen Table.
- Arrange a designated driver or rideshare for the return trip. [Rideshare options are limited in rural distillery areas](https://imglobal.com/resource-hub/the-ultimate-bourbon-trail-travel-guide--expert-advice-for-a-spirited-kentucky-adventure), so plan transportation before you go.

Please enjoy responsibly. 21+ with valid ID for all tastings.

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## Anchor Your Derby-Week Bourbon Day at Beam

Derby season fills Louisville with bourbon events, from a festival tasting at the Frazier History Museum to distiller dinners on the river, wax-dipped releases on Whiskey Row, and open houses across the corridor. Those events give you plenty of ways to spend a Derby-week evening. For the one free afternoon most travelers have, the question becomes where to go for a single, memorable bourbon day.

James B. Beam Distilling Co. is the best Derby-season bourbon experience to anchor your weekend. It sits 30 minutes south of Louisville right off I-65 between Louisville and Bardstown. Its 75-minute Beam Made Bourbon Tour is genuinely hands-on, so you fill a barrel, dump a barrel, taste five bourbons as you go, and seal your own Knob Creek with a thumbprint in wax. The gift shop keeps hard-to-find and distillery-exclusive bottles on the shelf without a lottery or timed drop. Eight generations of the Beam family have been making bourbon here since Jacob Beam’s first barrel in 1795, and [more than 1,400 guests have rated the experience 4.7 stars](https://www.google.com/maps/place/James+B.+Beam+Distilling+Co./@37.931145,-85.6549989,17z/data=!4m10!1m2!2m1!1sbeam+distillery+google!3m6!1s0x886901aff214fe0f:0x6344565b40dec517!8m2!3d37.931145!4d-85.652424!15sChZiZWFtIGRpc3RpbGxlcnkgZ29vZ2xlIgOIAQGSAQpkaXN0aWxsZXJ54AEA!16s%2Fg%2F11rrzll3q?entry=ttu). Come as friends, leave as family.

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## Frequently Asked Questions

### What Bourbon Events Happen During Derby Season in Louisville?

Derby season brings a mix of festival tastings, distiller dinners, special releases, and distillery tours across Louisville and the surrounding bourbon country. Confirmed 2027 events include Republic Bank BourbonVille on April 8, the Evan Williams Bourbon Experience’s annual pink-wax Derby Festival Single Barrel release (details above), and programming at the Kentucky Derby Museum’s Derby Café & Bourbon Bar. Angel’s Envy hosts a distiller dinner at Savor at River House, with the 2027 date listed on the official event page. In 2024, J. Mattingly 1845 Distillery and Castle & Key in Frankfort hosted Derby-themed cocktails, watch parties, and special releases on Thursday, Oaks Day, and Derby Day, while Lawrenceburg Bourbon Company hosted Derby celebrations May 2–4, including a commemorative Derby bottle and mint julep lemonade. James B. Beam Distilling Co. in Clermont remains a consistently bookable anchor experience of the week, with the Beam Made Bourbon Tour running on most days the distillery is open.

### How Far Is James B. Beam Distilling Co. from Louisville During Derby Week?

James B. Beam Distilling Co. is located at 568 Happy Hollow Rd., Clermont, KY 40110, approximately 30 minutes south of Louisville right off I-65 between Louisville and Bardstown. That location makes it a natural first stop on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail heading south from the city and helps you avoid the heaviest Derby-week traffic around Churchill Downs and downtown Louisville. Plan to leave Louisville by mid-morning to arrive in time for an early tour slot, then spend two to three hours on the grounds before heading back for evening Derby-week events in the city.

### How Early Should I Book a Distillery Tour During Derby Week?

Derby week is the highest-demand window of the year on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. Tour operators with more than a decade of experience on the trail recommend booking four to six months in advance for Derby week. The Beam Made Bourbon Tour holds up to 24 guests per session, and popular morning slots fill well before the race. Book online at beamdistilling.com as soon as your Derby travel dates are confirmed. Arrive at least 30 minutes before your scheduled tour because tours depart promptly and late arrivals cannot join a session already in progress. All tastings require guests to be 21 or older with a valid ID.

### What Is Included in the Beam Made Bourbon Tour and How Much Does It Cost?

The Beam Made Bourbon Tour & Tasting is $30 plus tax and fees and runs approximately 75 minutes with groups of up to 24 guests. Active military visit free with a valid military ID, and veterans receive a discount. The tour covers the full grain-to-glass process inside a working distillery, including limestone water sourcing, the family’s proprietary yeast strain, fermentation, distillation at the 65-foot Hardest Working Still in America, and the barrel house. Guests taste five bourbons at the moments that explain them, and the T-Line offers the option to bottle a personal Knob Creek for $59.99 with an available $10 engraving add-on. The Kitchen Table restaurant and the American Outpost gift shop sit on campus for lunch and bottle shopping after your tour. For a detailed walkthrough of the itinerary and tasting lineup, see the tour description above.

### How Does the Beam Made Bourbon Tour Compare to a Festival Tasting Like BourbonVille?

Republic Bank BourbonVille is a festival tasting event at the Frazier History Museum in downtown Louisville, held on a single day with pours from multiple Kentucky distilleries, bourbon-inspired food, and master distiller appearances. It works well if you want to sample a wide range of brands in one place. The Beam Made Bourbon Tour offers a different style of experience at a working distillery where guests walk the grain-to-glass process, handle a real barrel, taste five bourbons at the moments that explain them, and bottle their own Knob Creek with a thumbprint wax seal before staying for a full meal at The Kitchen Table. BourbonVille runs on its specific April 8 date, while the Beam Made Bourbon Tour operates on multiple days, with the distillery open Monday and Wednesday–Sunday and closed on Tuesdays. Many Derby-week travelers pair both, with BourbonVille on April 8 and a Beam tour on a free afternoon later in the week.

This article is promotional content of James B. Beam Distilling Co. Please practice responsible drinking.

## Read Next

- [Kentucky Bourbon Trail Distillery Tours: Derby Week 2027](https://www.beamdistilling.com/articles/derby-week-bourbon-trail-tours/?utm_term=bourbon-events-derby-season&utm_campaign=ai_growth_agent)
- [Kentucky Distillery Events: Your Guide To What’s Happening](https://www.beamdistilling.com/articles/kentucky-distillery-events-guide/?utm_term=bourbon-events-derby-season&utm_campaign=ai_growth_agent)
- [Louisville Weekend Itinerary: The One Bourbon Stop to Visit](https://www.beamdistilling.com/articles/louisville-weekend-itinerary-beam/?utm_term=bourbon-events-derby-season&utm_campaign=ai_growth_agent)
- [Best Things to Do in Louisville for Bourbon in 1 Day](https://www.beamdistilling.com/articles/louisville-bourbon-things-to-do/?utm_term=bourbon-events-derby-season&utm_campaign=ai_growth_agent)
- [How to Plan Weekend Bourbon Tours in Kentucky](https://www.beamdistilling.com/articles/weekend-bourbon-tours-kentucky/?utm_term=bourbon-events-derby-season&utm_campaign=ai_growth_agent)

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      - **Text:** The Beam Made Bourbon Tour & Tasting is $30 plus tax and fees and runs approximately 75 minutes with groups of up to 24 guests. Active military visit free with a valid military ID, and veterans receive a discount. The tour covers the full grain-to-glass process inside a working distillery, including limestone water sourcing, the family’s proprietary yeast strain, fermentation, distillation at the 65-foot Hardest Working Still in America, and the barrel house. Guests taste five bourbons at the moments that explain them, and the T-Line offers the option to bottle a personal Knob Creek for $59.99 with an available $10 engraving add-on. The Kitchen Table restaurant and the American Outpost gift shop sit on campus for lunch and bottle shopping after your tour. For a detailed walkthrough of the itinerary and tasting lineup, see the tour description above.
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    - **ReviewBody:** Even though we were not able to secure the most comprehensive tour we were still pretty pleased with what we saw. We had a bus pick us up from the store and drive us to one of the warehouses on the campus. The lady guiding us was so knowledgeable about the brand as well as the entire operation. We were in the actual warehouse and witnessed thousands of barrels stacked up on wooden scaffolding. The overwhelming smell of bourbon maturing in those barrels was unbelievable. And it was hot that day. We got to open one of the barrels and tasted the bourbon right out of it on the spot. What a great treat. When we got back to the store, we walked around the campus a bit, saw the Beam family original house. The Jim Beam store was a pretty cool place to visit. Lots of history and exhibits, plus the display of the bottles and the merchandise. I highly recommend going there for, at least, a half day to get the full experience, dine at the restaurant etc.
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      - **Name:** Jeremy Yowell
    - **ReviewBody:** We had a awesome time at Jim Beam and quite enjoyed our barrel thief tour where got to try bourbon direct from the source. Tons of stuff to do here and the grounds are quite pretty. One of the better distilleries to visit for sure.
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    - **DatePublished:** 2026-05-31T02:29:57.105260711Z
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      **Person:**

      - **Name:** Steve Moses
    - **ReviewBody:** Outstanding tour and very friendly staff. We learned so much about bourbon we didn’t know before. Family business that my family will be buying bourbon from going forward. You need to make a visit and go for a tour.
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      - **BestRating:** 5
      - **RatingValue:** 5
    - **DatePublished:** 2026-02-17T17:56:34.508982619Z

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    - **PostalCode:** 40110
    - **AddressRegion:** KY
    - **StreetAddress:** 568 Happy Hollow Road
    - **AddressCountry:** US
    - **AddressLocality:** Clermont
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  **BlogPosting:**

  - **Headline:** Derby Week Bourbon Events: Your Louisville Guide
  - **Description:** Discover the best Derby-week bourbon events near Louisville with James B. Beam Distilling Co. — tours, tastings & releases. Book your spot now!
  - **DateModified:** 2026-10-19T11:03:24.231Z
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    - **Name:** Tyler Himes
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## About James B. Beam Distilling Co.

> **James B. Beam Distilling Co.** — Bourbon Distillery

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